Mayaland Hotel & Bungalows

Chichén Itzá


Getting long in the tooth at this point, and somewhat officious rather than personal, the Mayaland is less than 100m from Chichén Itzá and has a 'private' entrance. The rooms are good, however, and the expansive public areas attractive, though there's actually very limited benefit in being so close to the site, unless you plan to visit multiple times.

As well as restaurants and all the services, it also offers cultural programs, including a popular 'Be Maya' activity where you cook Maya cuisine plus visit the resort's own replica 'observatory,' while learning about the roles of Maya people.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Chichén Itzá attractions

1. Akab-Dzib

0.14 MILES

East of the Nunnery, the Puuc-style Akab-Dzib is thought by some archaeologists to be the most ancient structure excavated here. The central chambers date…

2. El Caracol

0.17 MILES

Called El Caracol (the Snail) by the Spaniards for its interior spiral staircase, this observatory, to the south of the El Osario, is one of the most…

3. El Osario

0.23 MILES

The Ossuary, otherwise known as the Bonehouse or the Tumba del Gran Sacerdote (High Priest’s Grave), is a ruined pyramid to the southwest of El Castillo…

4. Edificio de las Monjas

0.23 MILES

Thought by archaeologists to have been a palace for Maya royalty, the so-called Edificio de las Monjas (Nunnery), with its myriad rooms, resembled a…

5. El Castillo

0.25 MILES

Upon entering Chichén Itzá, El Castillo (aka the Pyramid of Kukulcán) rises before you in all its grandeur. The first temple here was pre-Toltec, built…

6. Grupo de las Mil Columnas

0.25 MILES

This group east of El Castillo pyramid takes its name – which means ‘Group of the Thousand Columns’ – from the forest of pillars stretching south and east…

7. Plataforma de Venus

0.32 MILES

This ceremonial site directly in front of the El Castillo is most notable for its huge, ornate and superbly preserved plumed serpent heads extending on…